Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Premier for that answer. We need to do something now. I don't know why this has never been done before. I don't know what other ideas might be out there, but this is one idea that's not out there. That's an idea that's right here and now and it seems like it should be simple. Keep the list of things that people could access money for short; a pellet stove, a wood stove, windows, insulation, siding. Even put a cap on it. Say a maximum of $10,000 repayable interest free. They save the money on their bill; they use their savings to repay the loan. It seems simple to me and, like I said, when you compare it to the amount of money that we put into some of these things which have netted really unquantifiable results, I think it's a good idea. What department would the Minister or the Premier see such a program coming under? Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 176-15(5): Incentive Programs To Address Housing Utility Costs
In the Legislative Assembly on October 24th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 176-15(5): Incentive Programs To Address Housing Utility Costs
Question 176-15(5): Incentive Programs To Address Housing Utility Costs
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 23rd, 2006
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